The tale of Echo and Narcissus is a classic in Greek mythology. Echo was a wood nymph who loved to talk. (don't all woman). She set her sights on Narcissus, but he would never love anyone but himself. Echo helped save the goddesses Juno Juno's adulterous husband by boring Juno with talking. Juno was so pissed off, he cursed Echo to only repeat what others said to her. Echo say Narcissus in the woods, and like a woman, through herself onto Narcissus causing him to say, "Hands off! I would rather die than you should have me." Echo took this rather badly and went into the mountains to wither away, leaving only her bones and her voice which replied when others talked in the mountains. (echo, echo, echo....) Narcissus carried out his life rejecting beautiful woman and eventually pissed off the gods, so they cursed him into only loving something that couldn't love him back. That happened to be his own reflection in a pool of water. He tried to kiss the reflection but caused ripples and his reflection disappeared. So enamored with himself, he stayed by the pool and eventually died.
In all reality, their is no narcissist that I really abhor, but I'm not a fan of the Louisville Cardinals if that counts. An altruist I admire would have to be John Calipari. Coach Cal has rejuvenated Kentucky basketball and has done so with passion and for love of the game. Coach Cal has many enduring qualities, but his perseverance and passion stand out. He does not quit when he gets knocked down, he just tries something else with his basketball team. For instance, last year's basketball team was underachieving and getting knocked down. Coach Cal made his famous "tweak" before the NCAA tournament and guided his team to a national championship appearance. Also, Coach Cal is the perfect man to coach the wildcat basketball team because of his passion for the fans and for the history of Kentucky basketball.
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